CoMin consider Level 3 borders split

Thursday, 24 September 2020 17:21

Framework changes outlined in government conference

The chief minister says the Council of Ministers is considering changing the Island's borders framework, to split level 3 into two parts.

At level '3A' Manx residents will be able to 'sponsor' immediate family members to visit, all while undergoing a period of 14 days self-isolation.

Level '3B' extends this rule to cover 'business and friends'.

But, for now, we will remain at level 4.

Howard Quayle explained at today's government media briefing:

A recap of this afternoon's coronavirus media conference:

No change to borders currently, however CoMin looking to split Level 3 into 3A (allowing residents to 'sponsor' immediate family members off-Island, to visit with a period of mandatory isolation) and 3B ('sponsorship' stretches to friends and business visits). More details 'coming shortly'.

Hospitality to adopt UK's 5% VAT until the end of March- as announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak earlier today.

Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson urged students to apply for landing cards, just in case.

Treasury to announce further financial support measures for struggling Island businesses 'in the coming days'.

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